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Turner Studios Finishing Apprentice

Turner Studios is an organization focused on next generation content creation. Comprised of an amazing group of open, collaborative and innovative artists, crafts people, leaders, strategists and communicators we work closely with our partners throughout Turner to make sure we have the resources needed to grow our business, and our brands. Whether it be a brand specific campaign or event, a portfolio-based initiative or a corporate communications tool, Turner Studios has the capabilities to consult, innovate and create. Everything we do revolves around two driving principles: to always be a resource for Turner brands, while never contradicting their vision and goals; and to always provide positive economic value to Turner. http://qlnk.io/ql/5b21789de4b0a7443a750c9a

The Job

We're looking for a creative Finishing Apprentice who is a self-starter and is passionate about editing, color correction and the finishing process (the last stop before hitting air).

The Daily

During the first year, the Finishing Apprentice will gain additional core experience; they will develop knowledge of network workflows and network branding; and they will strengthen their skill set in session support (e.g., assist editors in compositing, prepping materials such as dailies, etc.).

There will also be an extensive focus on the utilization of the Adobe Suite, Resolve, etc.

The second year of work will center around transferring their new knowledge to train the next candidate, all while continuing to work with editors, building relationships, focusing on editing skills, and elevating skills to the next level.

The Essentials

Demo reel of current work required.

Several years of relevant experience, television post-production preferred.

Strong Premiere and After Effects skills.

Knowledge of Resolve and Flame a huge plus.

Must be able to perform under very tight deadlines.

Meticulous organization and categorizing skills.

Ability to prep editing material per an editor's instructions.

Must be familiar with database management.

Thorough understanding of post-production processes.

Knowledge of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

Creative flair for storytelling.

Interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated/ Takes initiative / Intuitive.

Time management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) –

Knowledge and appreciation of the Turner Brand.

The Finishing Apprentice needs to be detail oriented, especially when it comes to tasks such as versioning spots and creating endpages.

Candidates should have experience with the foundations of assistant editing, such as:

File delivery, transfers, and tracking media.

Prepping and conforming timelines for use by editors.

Familiarity with AAFs and XMLs.

Best practices in media management.

Edit support (e.g., set up and operation of a suite, QC, digitizing, etc.).

Must have a keen eye towards color correction and attention to detail as this position focuses more on final delivery of assets.